Garlic Parmesan Orzo With Peas and Asparagus
This Garlic Parmesan Orzo With Peas and Asparagus is made in one pot in less than 30 minutes and is packed with flavor and protein.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil butter also works
- 6-8 cloves garlic - minced
- 3 leeks - finely chopped with hard green part cut off
- ½ cup finely chopped basil
- 1 ¼ cup dry orzo
- 3 ¼ cup bone broth sub veggie broth or chicken broth if desired
- ¾ cup fresh grated parmesan
- juice from ½ lemon
- ½-1 teaspoon salt adjust to your saltiness preference
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 1 bunch asparagus - tops cut off and then finely sliced remove hard bottom first
Optional Toppings
- drizzle olive oil
- red pepper flakes
- additional fresh chopped basil
- additional grated parm
- fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for the peas and asparagus. Bring to a simmer and cover, cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove cover from pan and add asparagus and peas. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until asparagus and peas are tender.
- Remove from heat and add desired toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1988IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 379mgIron: 5mg
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